THE Devizes 10k race will kick off the 2016 Wiltshire Road Race League season next March.

The league, sponsored by Newsquest, the parent company of the Wiltshire Gazette & Herald, comprises 12 races throughout the year, with both team and individual prizes up for grabs.

Last season saw Avon Valley Runners claim their fourth successive first division title, with Corsham Running Club winning the Division Two crown and returning to the top flight, along with Royal Wootton Bassett Hounds.

All runners belonging to Wiltshire affiliated clubs are eligible to score in the league, with individual awards in a number of age categories.

Full details can be found at wiltshire-athletics.org.uk.

Wiltshire Road Race League events: Devizes 10k - Sunday, March 20; Devizes Half - Sunday, April 10, St Georges 10K (Corsham) Sunday, April 24; Chippenham 5 - Sunday, June 5; Broad Town 5 (Broad Town, nr Wootton Bassett) - Saturday, June 18; Frome 10K - Sunday, July 17 Heddington 5K series - TBC ; The Bustard 5 (Pewsey) Wednesday, August 5; Malmesbury 10K - Saturday, September 3; Cricklade Half Marathon - Sunday, October 2; Grittleton 10K - Sunday, October 16; The Clock Change Challenge 10K (Calne) Sunday, October 30.